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Review
. 2011 Apr;13(2):93-8.
doi: 10.1007/s11920-010-0174-y.

Assessment of anorexia nervosa in children and adolescents

Laurel Weaver  1 , Ronald Liebman
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Review

Assessment of anorexia nervosa in children and adolescents

Laurel Weaver et al. Curr Psychiatry Rep. 2011 Apr.

Abstract

Anorexia nervosa is a debilitating illness that affects mostly females and their families. Multiple physiologic disturbances are present and can be life-threatening. Nutritional rehabilitation is the foremost initial treatment goal. Assessment skills include understanding the physiologic, developmental, and psychiatric status of the individual as well as engagement of the family system. A comprehensive assessment that stimulates patient and family to successfully engage in treatment is the cornerstone of good clinical care for this highly disabling disorder.

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